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Upbeat
A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Navigation for Upbeat
Upbeat concluded in 2020, Interviews, spoken features and podcasts from across RNZ Concert are now available at Concert Talk
Latest audio
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Hinewehi Mohi
10 Apr 2014Auckland Chamber Orchestra NZ singer and songwriter performing with the Auckland Chamber Orchestra this weekend. Audio
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Moss Patterson: Atamira Dance
9 Apr 2014Artistic director of Atamira Dance and co-choreographer 'Moko' which premieres in Auckland on April 10. Audio
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Andrew Baldwin and Timothy Carpenter
9 Apr 2014Laudamus Composer/performer and conductor of Auckland-based eight-part vocal ensemble 'Laudamus'. Audio
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Jack Body: NZ Composer
NZ composer Jack Body talks to Eva Radich about recent CD releases of his music, and gives a preview of his 70th birthday celebration, held at the New Zealand School of Music in 2014. Read more Audio
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Simon Devitt: Beyond the State
8 Apr 2014Architectural photographer talks about his new book Beyond the State. Audio
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Bianca Andrew: Mezzo Soprano
8 Apr 2014Mezzo-soprano soloist for the Opus Orchestra performance of Berlioz's Nuits d'Eté. Audio
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Alex Taylor and Celeste Oram
8 Apr 2014Intrepid Music Project Composers preview Friday's Intrepid Music Project concert: New Blood. Audio
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Moky Gibson-Lane: NZ Cellist
7 Apr 2014Taiwan based NZ cellist back in the country for NZSO tour and solo concerts. Audio
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Sunny Jian: Red Baraat
7 Apr 2014Leader and djol player from New York based band who performed at WOMAD 2014. Audio
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Sacha Copland: Java Dance
7 Apr 2014Artistic Director of Java Dance Company previews Back of the Bus taking place in Wellington this week on behalf of Circa Theatre. Audio
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Ryo Nakata: Osaka Monaurail
4 Apr 2014Singer and pianist from Tokyo-based Japanese funk band who recently performed at WOMAD Taranaki. Audio
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Chris Gendall: Elliot Carter
4 Apr 2014Radio NZ Concert producer looks at the work of composer Elliot Carter - our Composer of the Week starting April 6. Audio
Upbeat
12pm-1pm Music news, talk features and interviews, new releases etc.
1pm-3pm ‘Onstage’ - highlights from RNZ’s recordings of live music performances
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A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Monday to Friday, 12pm-3pm
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